DETERMINATION THAT A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY EXISTS
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Milton on the State of Florida, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since October 5, 2024, in the State of Florida.
October 8, 2024 _____________________________ Date
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/s/ _____________________________ Xavier Becerra
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